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Job Summary
- Location
- Windsor, CT 06095
- Industries
- Accounting and Auditing Services
- Computer Software
- Financial Services
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Job Reference Code
- 971
FUND ACCOUNTANT
About the Job
FUND ACCOUNTANT
Are you ready to work with some of the most prestigious clients in the Financial Services industry? SS&C Technologies, Inc. is a leader in the delivery of investment and financial management software and leading global provider of on-and-off shore fund administration services to the Hedge Fund and Institutional Financial Services Investment industry. Founded in 1986, SS&C has offices around the world. Over 4,500 financial services organizations, from the world’s largest to local financial services organizations, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services. These clients in the aggregate manage over $16 trillion in assets.
ESSENTIAL DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
· Display basic understanding of the hedge funds under administration (legal structure, investment objective, fee structure, liquidity provisions, etc.)
· Display understanding of securities valuation, settlement properties and attributes
· Display firm understanding of accounting concepts and current accounting principles
· Professionalism, and responsiveness to liaise with Auditors and Tax Preparers for Funds
· Accept full responsibility for fund accounting process including:
· Daily reconciliation of cash balances
· Daily/Monthly reconciliation of investment positions and market values
· Trade processing
· Gathering and processing corporate actions
· Confirming validity of corporate actions and significant price changes with independent source
· Calculation and recording of fees
· Review of accruals and expense items
· Interaction with investment managers and prime brokers to resolve questions and reconciliation differences
· Analytical review of daily and monthly results
· Generation and review of daily/monthly reports
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
· Four year degree in accounting or finance required
· CPA or CPA candidate a plus
· CFA or CFA candidate a plus
· Previous industry with financial services hedge funds/fund of funds a plus
· Willingness to learn new systems, concepts and broaden knowledge in the industry
· Strong organizational skills
· Detail oriented
· Flexible
· Ability to work under pressure
· Team player
· Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities
· Positive attitude
· Strong problem solving skills
· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
· Strong oral and written communication skills
SS&C OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING HEALTH, DENTAL, 401K PLAN, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PLAN, CASUAL DRESS ENVIRONMENT.
Req. Code : 971
Division/Department : AdvisorWare Outsourcing
Skills : Accounting/Investment -> Hedge Funds, Fund Accountant
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